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Austinites are known as a musical bunch, so it’s a good thing karaoke in Austin is easy to come by. Homegrown artists have grown to become national sensations and have attracted many more musically inclined folks to the city. Most people have to hold down a day job to pay the bills, but that doesn’t mean they can’t sing a tune in front of a crowd from time to time at one of several Austin karaoke bars.

There are many options around Austin for those looking to sing some karaoke in front of friends or strangers. Here is a list of popular karaoke spots around the city, with the nights each venue opens its microphone to the karaoke singing public.

Tucked away in a covered parking lot lies Ego's, a popular karaoke dive bar with a single stage. Ego's has won several awards as the best karaoke spot in town, and the crowd is generally happy and heckler-free. Those interested in taking the stage should arrive early, as the wait to sing can be as long as two hours on crowded nights.

Karaoke nights: Nightly at 8 p.m. on the main stage (6 p.m. on Fridays, 10 p.m. on Tuesdays after trivia, private rooms also available)

The Common Interest has private rooms for parties of friends in addition to its main stage. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. most nights. On weekdays before 7 p.m., the private rooms are available for no charge, except a two-item minimum food or drink purchase per person. Any other time, the small rooms are $25 per hour, and the large room is $50 per hour.

While there is no permanent public karaoke at the Highball, the venue boasts seven themed private rooms available on a reservation basis. Room themes range from zombie fantasy and black metal to Super Mario and Jem (who is truly outrageous).

If you're looking to pair karaoke with sushi, you're in luck. Karaoke at DK Sushi Restaurant starts around 7:30-7:45 p.m. Making a same day reservation is usually wise, as the time slots tend to fill up quickly.